Social Selling Academy

The Association was founded in 1965 andis the industry body for Direct-to-Consumer Retail in the UK. We strive to raise the profile of the Direct Selling Industry, promoting the benefits and earning opportunities of Direct Selling in the United Kingdom. We also protect the interests of Consumers and Members through the Association Codes. You can learn more about us by visiting our website. The Academy Team Members have a wealth of experience in their respective fields of expertise and are here to help you grow in both competence and confidence when using social media to grow your direct selling business. Stuart is a certified social media trainer and coach, with 20 years experience in the direct selling industry. Stuart now works exclusively with direct selling organisationsand independent sellers to maximise the potential of their social media presence. Lisa has been a lawyer for 30 years, 20 of them in direct selling. Lisa was General Counsel for EMEA at Avon for 18 years before setting up her own law firm in 2015. She specialises in corporate and compliance and has been the Association's Code Regulator since 2016.